
Drew Bankey
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Drew Bankey
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I respect anyone who stands strong in their faith, whether that’s through Jesus Christ or any other path. I also respect Chris Bledsoe for having the courage to share his beliefs publicly—that’s not easy, and I recognize that. But respect has to go both ways. Dismissing sacred Native American traditions as meaningless—especially something like carrying a sacred pipe—isn’t just disagreement… it’s disregard for an entire culture, its ceremonies, and its spiritual lineage. These traditions existed long before many modern belief systems and continue to hold deep meaning for those who walk that path. You don’t have to believe what I believe. But to completely dismiss it is to dismiss me—and the people and traditions that shaped me. We can stand strong in our own truths without tearing down someone else’s.


I respect anyone who stands strong in their faith, whether that’s through Jesus Christ or any other path. I also respect Chris Bledsoe for having the courage to share his beliefs publicly—that’s not easy, and I recognize that. But respect has to go both ways. Dismissing sacred Native American traditions as meaningless—especially something like carrying a sacred pipe—isn’t just disagreement… it’s disregard for an entire culture, its ceremonies, and its spiritual lineage. These traditions existed long before many modern belief systems and continue to hold deep meaning for those who walk that path. You don’t have to believe what I believe. But to completely dismiss it is to dismiss me—and the people and traditions that shaped me. We can stand strong in our own truths without tearing down someone else’s.


I respect anyone who stands strong in their faith, whether that’s through Jesus Christ or any other path. I also respect Chris Bledsoe for having the courage to share his beliefs publicly—that’s not easy, and I recognize that. But respect has to go both ways. Dismissing sacred Native American traditions as meaningless—especially something like carrying a sacred pipe—isn’t just disagreement… it’s disregard for an entire culture, its ceremonies, and its spiritual lineage. These traditions existed long before many modern belief systems and continue to hold deep meaning for those who walk that path. You don’t have to believe what I believe. But to completely dismiss it is to dismiss me—and the people and traditions that shaped me. We can stand strong in our own truths without tearing down someone else’s.

I respect anyone who stands strong in their faith, whether that’s through Jesus Christ or any other path. I also respect Chris Bledsoe for having the courage to share his beliefs publicly—that’s not easy, and I recognize that. But respect has to go both ways. Dismissing sacred Native American traditions as meaningless—especially something like carrying a sacred pipe—isn’t just disagreement… it’s disregard for an entire culture, its ceremonies, and its spiritual lineage. These traditions existed long before many modern belief systems and continue to hold deep meaning for those who walk that path. You don’t have to believe what I believe. But to completely dismiss it is to dismiss me—and the people and traditions that shaped me. We can stand strong in our own truths without tearing down someone else’s.







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